Redefining employee experience to change work for good
In a constantly changing world of work, employee experience is key to building an interconnected and future-ready workforce.
Australia needs 650,000 more workers to reach 1.2 million tech jobs goal
To achieve that, the government aims to fix gaps in education and training products and pathways and improve the diversity of the tech workforce.
Australia adapts jobs strategy to achieve high-skills nation
Jobs and Skills Australia will advise on a range of current and emerging labour market and workforce skills and training issues.
Upskilling of workers a priority in the Philippines
Besides upskilling workers, the government also intends to address the jobs mismatch issue and boost jobs creation in the country.
Singapore firms and workers urged to adopt growth mindset
Upskilling requires effort and very strong commitment from both workers and employers to bridge the skills gap, said the manpower minister.
Career coaches in demand amid business transformation in Singapore
The skills in demand involve those with capability development and performance management, highlighted a report by SkillsFuture Singapore.
Taiwan wants to equip workforce with AI skills
Unions can apply for subsidies to train workers in artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare the workforce for disruptions brought by a changing labour market.
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Remuneration key to retaining employees in Singapore
Driven by a mix of factors, more than half of Singapore employees (51%) are likely to quit their jobs in the next 12 months.
Mature workers in Singapore receive more help in career planning
The Structured Career Planning guidebook gives employers a framework to implement a process to engage staff on career and skills development.
Why companies can’t hire their way out of the tech talent crunch
Stephen Koss, EY Asia-Pacific Workforce Advisory Leader, provides tips for creating a multi-faceted approach to hiring and talent sourcing.
New Zealand firms face skilled talent shortage
Businesses are finding a significant mismatch between the skills required in the job and that of candidates, a survey has revealed.
Less Singaporeans are switching jobs mid-career
Due to a recovering labour market, the number of mid-career Singaporeans who joined programmes to switch fields plunged in 2021.
Australia’s skill crisis regarded as top challenge
Job ads have increased for six straight months as the country continues to face a shortfall of skilled workers.
What is your employee development strategy to retain talent?
Dany Holbrook, Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp, explains how organisations can create an effective employee development strategy.
Singapore aims to retrain at least half a million mid-career workers a year
The country must overcome an asymmetry of information to spark the interest of working adults in reskilling and upskilling, said the education minister.
Malaysia launches digital initiative to strengthen digital capabilities
Among other objectives, the new scheme will aim to develop more talents to support the country’s digital workforce.
Employees in the Philippines to receive upskilling opportunities
Firms are encouraged to tap into Philippine Skills Framework to help their employees improve their hard and soft skills.
How HR can play a leading role with Gen Z
Yvonne Teo, Vice-President, HR, Asia-Pacific, ADP, discusses how HR can lead a new generation of Gen Z employees in the workplace.
Could upskilling help solve skills gaps in Singapore?
ADP’s new report shows that Singapore’s workers want more training as organisations look to close skills gaps
Japan encourages firms to let workers take up side gigs
The government hopes that the move will help foster greater diversity in the country’s work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas.
Starbucks brews up work-life integration
Patrick Kwok, General Manager, Starbucks Singapore, shares how employees are benefiting from the Starbucks Experience.
Change work for good: Redefining the workforce experience
As the way we work continue to change and evolve, organisations are looking for more ways to build an interconnected and future-ready workforce.
Supporting the empowerment of women in the workforce
The B20 Women in Business Action Council (WiBAC) has drafted three strategies to expedite the involvement of women in the global economy.
What is the talent imperative for organisations today?
A new report by i4cp and Fortune Media highlights how high-performing organisations are attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
Indonesia prepares more digital talent for the workforce
Besides training digital talent, a stimulant programme also supports MSMEs in improving digital skills throughout their organisation.
Building workforce resiliency key for Singapore
It is essential to attract the right foreign workforce who will bring in the skills to complement the local workforce, said the Manpower Minister.
Japan to increase investment in human resources
The Cabinet has approved the first annual fiscal and economic policy blueprint that pledges aggressive investment in human resources.
New Zealand faces digital skills shortage
A new report found that challenges New Zealand firms face include plugging the skills gap, retaining staff, attracting, and hiring talent.
Skillsoft bolsters enterprise learning offering through Workday partnership
Users would be able to access curated learning paths such as role- and competency-based paths designed to move them toward aspirational jobs.